Many sleeping bags are rated using the EN13537 rating which is a European Standard designed to standardise temperature ratings across sleeping bags regardless of manufacturer. Generally 3 temperatures are provided, Women’s Comfort, Men’s Limit & Extreme. The Women’s Comfort is the temperature at which a “Standard Woman” can sleep comfortably in a relaxed position. The … Continue reading What do the temperature ratings & EN13537 on sleeping bags mean?→
Many Mont sleeping bags are available with zips on either the left side or the right side. First and foremost this is to allow people of both left or right hand dominance to be comfortable in their sleeping bag. For Right Handed People Generally a right handed person is most comfortable in a Left Hand … Continue reading Why do sleeping bags have left & right zips & which do I choose?→
The Moondance 2 has been a favourite tent in the Mont range for many years. It is a lightweight, 3 season tent with a totally waterproof fly, an extremely waterproof tub floor and a mesh interior with excellent ventilation to keep you comfortable in 3 seasons. But what is the difference between the Moondance 2 … Continue reading What’s the difference between Moondance 2 & Moondance 2 FN Tents?→
UPDATE Reel Rock 11 is on tonight! Yeehah. Tickets purchased on the Mont website will be available to collect at the venue from 6pm. The National Film & Sound Archives 1 McCoy Circuit, Acton ACT 2601 6pm for a 7pm start TONIGHT! Reel Rock is on again, the Canberra climbing community’s social night of the … Continue reading REEL ROCK 11 IS ON TONIGHT 20-10-2016→
The Mont Shop in Canberra, supported by Main Range Backcountry, is hosting a Backcountry Film Festival on the 11th of August on the Mont Big Screen. The night will feature a collection of short films from the backcountry; snow beyond the ski lifts. From Iceland, to Japan, to Mexico & more, epic powder days, gruelling … Continue reading Backcountry Film Festival @ The Mont Shop Canberra→
“This section here, we don’t know. We don’t know if it is even possible.” “That’s part of the adventure then.” A great video from Dr Kate Leeming, expedition cyclist, as she prepares to make the first bicycle crossing of the Antarctic continent via the South Pole. Mont is proud to protect Kate on her expedition … Continue reading Video: Dr. Kate Leeming prepares for historic crossing→
Jade Hameister, a 14 year old Victorian adventurer, recently became the youngest person to ski more than a last degree to the North Pole. Tune into Triple J Radio this afternoon from 3pm AEST to hear all about this amazing endeavour. Jade will be attempting the Polar hat trick over the next few years, and … Continue reading 14yr old Polar Explorer Jade Hameister on Triple J this afternoon→
Mohan, a good friend of Mont, and the man behind The Trekking Company left us this kind message from Patagonia. Thanks Mohan! “Just a quick note to say – that the wind was so strong that one could hardly stand – but it did not penetrate the red shirt and the jacket you let me … Continue reading A message from Mohan & The Trekking Company→
Tucked away in Tasmania’s Central Highlands is a jewel. Compact, photogenically outstanding and an easy place to travel, it is The the Walls of Jerusalem National Park. I have visited The Walls many times over the years, and in all seasons. I saw my coldest Tasmanian temperature here one chilly Winter’s night, -13ºC. But the … Continue reading Walls of Jerusalem, Tasmania. By Geoff Murray→
A couple of months ago my wife told me she wanted to walk through Tassie’s Overland Track. She last walked through 6 years ago with her brother but wanted us to walk it together. I hadn’t walked that trip for something like 18 years so I was curious to see what it would be like. … Continue reading The Overland Track, Tasmania. By Geoff Murray→
Reel Rock 10 is nearly upon us and tickets are selling fast! Get your tickets ONLINE or from the Mont Shop at 18 Pirie Street Fyshwick now and keep the 22nd of October free. Reel Rock 10 presents FIVE new films documenting rock climbing revolutionaries and their vertical exploits around the globe. Plus the usual … Continue reading Reel Rock 10 Official Trailer→
From big walls to big moves, FIVE great new films with never seen before footage! Reel Rock 10, presented in Canberra by Mont Adventure Equipment this October, will take you on a wild expedition across the jagged peaks of Patagonia, into a rowdy competition in backwoods Arkansas, and up onto the high balls and big … Continue reading Reel Rock 10: FIVE New films with never-before-seen Footage→
